City

Lavonia, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Georgia

👥8,454Population
💰$52,146Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$168,800Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.2%Hispanic: 9%Black: 11.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White75.2%
Hispanic9.0%
Black11.3%
Asian0.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,865 (34.6%)
Some College933 (17.3%)
Associates784 (14.6%)
Bachelors698 (13%)
Graduate Degree1,076 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College17.3%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,146 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$168,800 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units4,422
Vacant Units1,100

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Lavonia, GA

Lavonia is a city in Georgia, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,454 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Lavonia is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,146 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lavonia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $776 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lavonia is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.24%).

Lavonia, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Lavonia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30553 8,454 $52,146 $168,800 $776 5.9% 33.0% 77.9%